Family Update

As we get ready to move through this long stretch of March before spring break, we know it can feel like a marathon for our students (and adults, too!). This time of year often brings a mix of spring fever and tiredness, but please know our staff is working hard every day to keep learning engaging, meaningful, and fun.

Our teachers are planning interactive lessons, hands-on activities, and collaborative opportunities to keep students interested and motivated. We are also continuing to reinforce routines, positive behavior expectations, and goal-setting so students stay focused and continue with good effort.

You can help at home by:

• Encouraging consistent sleep routines

• Checking in with your students about assignments and upcoming assessments

• Celebrating effort, not just grades. It is so important to encourage students to try, even if they think "I can't...", we can prove how much they can do if they just give it a good try.

• Reminding students that spring break is just around the corner!

We are proud of the resilience our middle schoolers show each day. Thank you for your continued partnership and support — it truly makes a difference.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Go Irish!

Jaime

March 8 -- Daylight Savings Time (Spring Forward 1 Hour)

March 27 -- Last Day Before Spring Break

March 30 - April 3 -- Spring Break 😎🌸🌈

April 16 -- Parent/Teacher Conferences, 4-8PM

If you have an 8th grade student that takes a high school class 1st period at Scioto or Emerald Campus, they will not attend that class on March 3. The high schools have a delayed start on March 3 due to the school day SAT test. Therefore, our 8th grade students who take high school classes should report to Davis in the morning. If they ride a bus, they should ride their normal middle school bus rather than the high school bus that morning.

Don’t miss the magic of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella: Youth Edition presented by the Davis Drama Club at the Scioto High School PAC! Experience a timeless fairytale brought to life with enchanting music, dazzling performances, and the incredible talent of our student cast. Join us March 6th at 7 PM or March 7th at 2 PM and 7 PM. Stay after the 2 PM show for a special opportunity to get a photo on stage with your favorite cast or crew member! This family-friendly production is perfect for all ages. Secure your seats today and be part of the magic by purchasing tickets at https://dmstd.booktix.com/ — you won’t want to miss it!

If you have an 8th grader, this is important information...

On Wednesday, Ms. Wilhelm and Mrs. Gerlach met with all of the 8th grade students.

Ms. Wilhelm met with students who are attending the Washington, DC trip. Students were given important paperwork that needs to be filled out by parents. In the event that your student did not bring home this packet to you, it can be accessed here. There are forms that need to be notarized. Please make sure you wait to sign that form until you are with a notary.
We will be having a notary night at Davis on March 24 from 3:30-6:30PM. You can bring your paperwork in on that day and Mrs. Esker will be available to notarize your papers.

We will also be having a parent meeting that evening at 5:30PM in the commons to go over final trip details and share information pertaining to dietary and/or medication. Please plan to join us if your student will be going on the DC trip.

Mrs. Gerlach met with the students who are not going to DC and will experience a fun week of opportunities in Central Ohio. She gave them paperwork to bring home to you about the three field trips that are planned for the week. This paperwork will need to be filled out designating which trips your student is planning to attend. If your student did not bring home the paperwork, you can access it here.

If you have any questions pertaining to the trips, please reach out to Ms. Wilhelm or Mrs. Gerlach.

For our students who will be celebrating Ramadan, we will be providing a space for students to report to instead of going to the cafeteria at lunch time while they are fasting, if they so choose.

Our 6th grade students can report to the Band Room (Room 135) during their lunch.

Our 7th grade students can report to the Choir Room (Room 137) during their lunch.

Our 8th grade students can report to the Orchestra Room (Room 136) during their lunch.

Students can bring their Chromebooks to work on or a book to read. Cell phones will not be permitted.

We will be making an announcement at school but please share this information with your student if they will be fasting/celebrating Ramadan. Thanks!

Proof of Residency

A friendly reminder that if you lease a home or an apartment that you are required to provide an updated copy of your lease and utility bill each year. Our Guidance Secretary Mrs. Frazee may be reaching out to request a copy if we have not gotten one yet from you. You can also email a copy to her at Frazee_Laura@DublinSchools.net.

Moving?

If you are moving please contact our Guidance Secretary, Laura Frazee, at frazee_laura@dublinschools.net or 614-718-8663. She will be able to follow up with you regarding next steps and can help get your student's bussing updated. Thank you!

Food Assistance

If your family needs assistance with food, please let us know by filling out this form. We are happy to connect you with options.

Spring Sports are underway! Softball, baseball, lacrosse and track have begun. Boys' tennis will begin on March 10. Please take a look at the link below for the specific times and dates of next week's activities.

Spring Sports Information Sheet

Spring Sports Pay to Participate Fees- Athletes who are playing a Spring sport this year will not be able to pay their participation fee until March 2, 2026. Each athlete, once they make the final roster, will be assigned a sports participation fee for that sport in their Infinite Campus account. That will then open up a payment window in PaySchools for each family to pay their required fee. Coaches will send a notice as well to all their athletes and families that the fees have been assigned and are ready for payment. As always, you can continue to pay with cash or a check if you prefer. Thanks for your patience as we continue to navigate through our new system.

Important Sports Dates Coming Up...

Spring Sports Meet the Coach & OHSAA Meeting - This required meeting is for all sports families to attend to go over the districts, OHSAA, and team-specific rules, regulations, and needs for a successful spring season. The meeting will take place on Tuesday, March 10, at 6:00 pm in the gym. This meeting usually takes less than an hour. Come meet the coaches, parents, and teammates of your child's spring sport!

Call for Interest: 2026–2027 PTO Executive Committee

Come 2026 Summer, several positions on the Davis Middle School PTO Executive Committee will become available. We invite all current and incoming Davis parents to express their interest in serving on the committee by completing the Interest Application form linked below.

Davis Middle School PTO Exec Committee Interest Form

Participation on the Executive Committee is an excellent opportunity to contribute to our school community, support our students, and help guide PTO initiatives.

If you or another parent you know may be interested, please submit the form or share this announcement. Additional details about the application process and committee roles are included within the form.

School Store - This Week

We’re excited to bring back our School Store, which offers fun and affordable items for students to purchase during lunch! The store not only brings joy to our students but also helps raise funds for both the PTO and Student Council .

Store is open on Wednesday, March 4 from 11:18 AM. to 1:28 PM. Please bring cash to enjoy the variety of items we have.

Thank you, in advance, for helping us create a fun and supportive school community!

Free Lacrosse Clinic and More!

The Info Hub is your go to resource for opportunities outside of school. Learn about a free lacrosse clinic on February 28 and various other opportunities for students and families. Check out the Info Hub today and visit the site frequently so you don’t miss out!

High School Late Start - Tuesday, March 3

Dublin City Schools will administer the SAT to all 11th-grade students on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Because the SAT will be administered during the school day, high schools will operate on a three-hour delayed start schedule for students who are not testing. View the delayed start high school bell schedule HERE.

Middle school students who take classes at a high school should not report to the high school on March 3. Students may arrive at their middle school in time for their scheduled classes if they have transportation. Otherwise, they should arrive at the normal start time and will work in the cafeteria until their middle school classes begin.

From the City of Dublin

Let’s Talk Crosswalks

Four-lane roads can be tough to cross. Help shape safer, smarter pedestrian crossings across Dublin by taking this quick resident survey. Take the 4-Lane Crossing Survey

Plan Ahead: Brand Road Closure

Heads up! Brand Road, from Earlington to Bristol Parkway, will close March 9–13 for upgrades. No through traffic will be allowed and the shared use path will also be closed. Plan Your Detour

Turn Service into Scholarship

The Dublin Irish Festival is proud to give back to the incredible volunteers who make our signature event possible! Two $2,500 scholarships are up for grabs to graduating high school seniors who've helped us out. Apply by March 1

Get Active with the Spring/Summer Healthy Guide

The 2026 Spring/Summer Healthy Guide is here! Explore opportunities for all ages to enjoy this spring and summer, including camp registration. Program registration for residents is March 10 and March 17 for non-residents. See What's in Store

Next Week: State of the City

Join the City of Dublin on March 5 at The Exchange at Bridge Park to reflect on our community’s role in U.S. history and what’s ahead for Dublin’s future. Learn More

Dear families,

Dublin teachers, students & families are headed to South Africa in the summer of 2027, and YOU are invited!

Final Informational Meeting!!

🗓️ Date: Thursday, March 5th

🕒 Time: 5:30-6:30pm

📍 Location: Karrer Middle School Library

👉 RSVP here to join us: https://bit.ly/4tFp7du

✈️Want to go! Register here to travel with us! www.eftours.com/2927349PF

If you attend the meeting and register for the trip before Friday, March 13th your student will be entered in a raffle for a chance to win a $500.00 travel scholarship! Other travel items will be raffled off in person at the meeting!!

Trip Highlights

🦁 Safari at Kruger National Park

• See lions, elephants, rhinos, giraffes, and more on a real African game drive!

🏔️ Table Mountain!

• Soar to the summit for breathtaking views of Cape Town.

🐧 Cape Point & Penguin Colony

• Meet adorable African penguins and ride the funicular at the Cape of Good Hope.

🏡 Nelson Mandela’s Legacy

• Step inside Mandela’s former home and prison cell on Robben Island.

🎶 Soweto Tour

• Experience the culture of South Africa’s most famous township—music, food, and history.

🎢 Adventure Stops

• Zoom down a mountain toboggan ride and ride the Graskop Gorge lift!

At the meeting, we will be covering topics such as travel plans, itinerary, what's included, cost and other scholarship opportunities! We will have open enrollment at the meeting as well—spots are limited as we already have some students signed up! I would love to help you secure this experience for your child!

Best,

Megan McCauley

mccauley_megan@dublinschools.net

Science Teacher, Dublin Karrer Middle School

A fantastic day of cycling, food and family fun, all in support of a good cause. Pelotonia Kids is geared toward getting the next generation of riders ready for the road. Kids can complete the half-mile closed loop at the Easton Oval complex as many times as they like during the ride time, with cheering, music and excitement around every turn!

Event Details

• Kids can ride for a $25 dollar registration/donation
• Ages 0-13 can participate
• Strollers, scooters, bikes with training wheels, trikes and bikes are all welcome
• Event will begin in waves, the first wave for the younger kids will start at 10:00
• A second wave for older kids that need less assistance will kickoff shortly thereafter
• Fundraising is appreciated, but not required for registration or participation - see the reverse side for fundraising and sponsorship opportunities

To register or donate, use the QR code below, or the following link:

Support Pelotonia Kids- Team Huntington Bank | PledgeIt for Charities

Buckeye Women in Science, Engineering, and Research (B-WISER) is a non-profit started in 1990 and is designed for girls who are completing grades 7-10 this academic year.

Partnering with the Martha Holden Jennings Foundation, B-WISER camp provides hands-on experience in physics, chemistry, geology, biology, engineering, plus a variety of advanced topics. The residential program takes place on The College of Wooster campus from June 15-20, 2026. Please see our website for more information: https://bwiser.spaces.wooster.edu/.

The registration deadline on April 30. See the flyer below for more information.

Thurber Summer Writing Camps focus on creative writing and using your imagination. Week-long camps are for students going into 2nd through 9th grades in the fall and take place at Thurber Center located at 91 Jefferson Avenue. A limited number of scholarships are available by lottery for students who have financial need. The deadline for camp registration is Monday, May 4, but in the past the camps reached capacity before then.

Visit http://www.thurberhouse.org/summer-camps for more information about the camps, scholarships, and the online registration.

Assistant Principal: Mr. Jason Snyder (Last Names L-Z)
Administrative Intern: Ms. Cassie Jackson (Last Names A-K)

Email: davis_info@dublinschools.net
Website: https://www.dublinschools.net/Domain/11
Location: 2400 Sutter Parkway, Dublin, OH, USA
Phone: (614) 761-5820
Twitter: @DMSIrish